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- Publisher
- SAGE
- Copyright
- © The Author(s) 2018
- ISSN
- 1369-4332
- eISSN
- 2048-4011
- DOI
- 10.1177/1369433218754335
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
High-strength concrete is being increasingly used in a number of building applications, where structural fire safety is one of the primary design considerations. Many research studies clearly indicate that the fire performance of high-strength concrete is different from that of normal-strength concrete and that high-strength concrete may not exhibit same level of performance as normal-strength concrete under fire conditions. This article outlines key characteristics that influence the performance of high-strength concrete structural members under fire conditions. Data generated in previous experimental and numerical studies are utilized to illustrate various factors that influence fire performance of high-strength concrete structural members. Based on the published data, observations and trends on the behavior of high-strength concrete members, innovative strategies for mitigating spalling and enhancing fire resistance of high-strength concrete structural members are proposed.
Journal
Advances in Structural Engineering – SAGE
Published: Aug 1, 2018